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An Analysis of Formative Properties for the Fashion Bag in Contemporary Fashion (현대패션에 나타난 패션가방의 조형성)

  • Yang, A-Rang;Kim, Ju-Yeon;Lee, Hyo-Jin
    • Korean Journal of Human Ecology
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    • v.10 no.2
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    • pp.53-62
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    • 2007
  • The purpose of this study is to analyze the formative properties of fashion bag in contemporary fashion. Today fashion bags can be divided into spatial aesthetic, romantic aesthetic, conspicuous aesthetic, active aesthetic. Spatial aesthetic is a type of big bag which is suitable for women carrying lots of things on a daily basis. Romantic aesthetic is a symbol of femininity in respect for its handmade artistry, splendor, decoration, and impracticality by small size. Conspicuous aesthetic embodies human desire of high quality and being part of prestige of luxury brand regardless of its cost. Multi-functional aesthetic was coming form sports gear and are popular among young generation. In comtemporary fashion, bag take important role as the fashion good which make the clothes look better and additionally they are representative products which reflect the historical situation.

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Delayed versus Delayed-Immediate Autologous Breast Reconstruction: A Blinded Evaluation of Aesthetic Outcomes

  • Albino, Frank P.;Patel, Ketan M.;Smith, Jesse R.;Nahabedian, Maurice Y.
    • Archives of Plastic Surgery
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    • v.41 no.3
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    • pp.264-270
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    • 2014
  • Background The technique of delayed-immediate breast reconstruction includes immediate insertion of a tissue expander, post-mastectomy radiation, followed by reconstruction. The aesthetic benefits of delayed-immediate reconstruction compared to delayed reconstruction are postulated but remain unproven. The purpose of this study was to compare aesthetic outcomes in patients following delayed and delayed-immediate autologous breast reconstruction. Methods A retrospective analysis was performed of all patients who underwent delayed or delayed-immediate autologous breast reconstruction by the senior author from 2005 to 2011. Postoperative photographs were used to evaluate aesthetic outcomes: skin quality, scar formation, superior pole contour, inferior pole contour, and overall aesthetic outcome. Ten non-biased reviewers assessed outcomes using a 5-point Likert scale. Fisher's Exact and Wilcoxon-Mann-Whitney tests were used for comparative analysis. Results Patient age and body mass index were similar between delayed (n=20) and delayed-immediate (n=20) cohorts (P>0.05). Skin and scar quality was rated significantly higher in the delayed-immediate cohort (3.74 vs. 3.05, P<0.001 and 3.41 vs. 2.79, P<0.001; respectively). Assessment of contour-related parameters, superior pole and inferior pole, found significantly improved outcomes in the delayed-immediate cohort (3.67 vs. 2.96, P<0.001 and 3.84 vs. 3.06, P<0.001; respectively). Delayed-immediate breast reconstruction had a significantly higher overall score compared to delayed breast reconstructions (3.84 vs. 2.94, P<0.001). Smoking and the time interval from radiation to reconstruction were found to affect aesthetic outcomes (P<0.05). Conclusions Preservation of native mastectomy skin may allow for improved skin/scar quality, breast contour, and overall aesthetic outcomes following a delayed-immediate reconstructive algorithm as compared to delayed breast reconstruction.

The Effect of Quality Cognition(usage, medical information, aesthetic, safety) of the Web Site of the Facility Hospital on Customer Loyalty(moderating role of trust) (병원 웹사이트 품질 인식(사용용이, 의료정보, 심미성, 안전성)이 고객충성도에 미치는 영향(신뢰를 조절변수로))

  • Min, Soon;Kim, Hye-Sook;Kim, Hee-Young;Ha, Yoon-Ju;Kim, Eun-A;Kim, Geum-Hee
    • Korea Journal of Hospital Management
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    • v.16 no.2
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    • pp.1-18
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    • 2011
  • The research was to investigate the effect of quality cognition(usage, medical information, aesthetic, safety) of the web site of the facility on customer loyalty and moderating role of trust variable. The respondents was 201 patients and caregivers. Data were collected from March 1 to 31, 2010 at C university hospital in G city. In relationship between quality cognition of facility web site and customer loyalty, the results of quality cognition on customer loyalty showed 43.1% (F=36.912) in model 1, 46.3%(F=33.454) in model 2, and 46.8%(F=18.580) in model 3. In relationship between web site quality cognition and customer loyalty, moderate effect of trust was not considerable. As results, quality is the leading fact for customer loyalty more than trust. Therefore, customer loyalty leaves its possibility of increment when facility web site is designated depending on medical information, usage and aesthetic.

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Proportion and Vitality -Aesthetic Viewpoints of the Architectures of the East and the West- (비례(比例)와 기운(氣韻) - 동서양 건축에서의 심미성 -)

  • Kim, Sung-Woo
    • Journal of architectural history
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    • v.14 no.2 s.42
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    • pp.103-142
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    • 2005
  • All architectures in the history have certain attitudes of aesthetic expression of their own. Depending on the culture, such aesthetic attitudes are not the same but different. This paper aims to identify the nature of the difference of aesthetic attitude in the architectures of the East and the West. As a way of approach for this purpose, two keywords are employed as representative concept. They are: 'proportion' and 'vitality'. Proportion, of course, represent the attitude of the Western, while, vitality, the Eastern. Although these two words are subjective selection, it is hoped that the nature of aesthetic attitudes could be observed through the windows of these two representative concepts. We all know that the architects and students of architecture of this period, are very much concerned about the aesthetic expression of their design. However, the value judgement of aesthetic quality seems quite confused in modem period. If the nature of aesthetic attitudes of the Eastern and the Western architecture is well understood, such understanding will help much for the direction of architectural aesthetic of future architecture.

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Relationships between Online Web Service Quality and Knowledge Transfer (Online 의료웹서비스 품질과 지식제공성과의 관계 연구)

  • Kim, Sang-Man;Um, Ki-Hyun;Oh, Jae-Young
    • Knowledge Management Research
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    • v.11 no.1
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    • pp.1-17
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    • 2010
  • As information technology had shown tremendous development in late 20th century, various service opportunities appeared in many industries. Also, new types of service are becoming available such as, reservation, teleconsultation, telemedicine. In health care industry, in which, many hospitals are faced operational difficulties and competing impetuously, a web site has become a effective tool to attract patients and transfer tremendous health information to the patients. This study is based on many previous researches on online service quality, try to figure out e-service quality factors of health information sites, and the factors' effect on users' satisfaction on the web site via providing knowledge and trust on the web site. As a result, usability, site aesthetic, responsiveness and security are the 4 factors to measure e-service quality of health information web site. All factors except site aesthetic have significant effects on providing knowledge, security only effects on trust on the web site.

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Aesthetic Considerations after Free Flap Reconstruction

  • Lee, Sang Shin;Kim, Eun Key
    • Archives of Reconstructive Microsurgery
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    • v.23 no.1
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    • pp.8-12
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    • 2014
  • Purpose: The success rate of free flap operation has shown a recent increase. Especially for breast reconstructive patients, aesthetic results are considered a necessity. However, for patients who underwent reconstruction in parts of the body other than breast, for example, head and neck, lower and upper extremities, aesthetic considerations are underscored. Nowadays, however, aesthetic standpoint toward these patients is changing. Materials and Methods: We conducted a retrospective review of 8 patients who underwent secondary procedures after free flap surgery from March of 2011 to April of 2014. Results: Secondary refinement was a safe and less time-consuming technique for maximizing the function and aesthetic appearance for the patient. Conclusion: Appearance has become increasingly important with regard to function and quality of life. Therefore, for free flap reconstructive patients, secondary refinements may be considered in order to change the shape and contour. The secondary refinements are critical to the final result and must be a planned part of the entire reconstructive sequence.

Exploring Antecedents of Mobile IPTV Satisfaction : Focusing on Aesthetic Simplicity and Moderating Role of Network Quality (모바일 IPTV 사용자 만족요인 연구 : 디자인 심미성과 네트워크 품질의 조절효과를 중심으로)

  • Jang, Eun-Jin;Kim, Jeoung-Kun;Sin, Yong-Ho
    • The Journal of Information Systems
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    • v.21 no.4
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    • pp.133-153
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    • 2012
  • This study explores the factors influencing user satisfaction of mobile IPTV and their relationship. We formulate the research model based on characteristics of mobile device and IPTV. Responsiveness, contents satisfaction, price satisfaction, aesthetic simplicity, network quality are proposed as essential antecedents of mobile IPTV satisfaction. We also suggest network quality and gender as moderators. Our data analysis with 297 mobile IPTV users shows contents and price have significant positive effect on mobile IPTV satisfaction. Network quality shows positive moderation effect on the relationship between responsiveness and satisfaction.

Quality Factor and Quality Improvement Attributes on Knitted Apparel (니트 의류제품의 품질요인과 품질개선속성에 관한 연구)

  • Park, Jae-Ok;Ahn, Min-Young
    • The Research Journal of the Costume Culture
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    • v.19 no.1
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    • pp.163-175
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    • 2011
  • The purposes of this study are to identify quality factors of knitwears, to find out important attributes of knitwears quality, and to find attributes of knitwears quality which improvement are required. College students in the Seoul district participated in the study, a convenience sampling method was used. A questionnaires was arranged with three separates subject sections, importance degree of knitwears quality, satisfaction degree of purchased knitwears, and demographic factors. Data from 280 questionnaires were used for the statistical analysis. For data analysis, factor analysis, paired-samples t-test and multiple response frequency were conducted. The results were as follows. Knitwears quality factors were classified into six subdivisions by factor analysis; physical functions, yarn and fabric properties, fit, symbol, aesthetic, and usefulness. Quality attributes in purchasing knitwears were considered importantly in order of design, textures, color, price, size, and shape stability, etc. Among quality attributes on knitwears, there were significant differences in importance degree and satisfaction degree; important degree was higher than satisfaction degree to six factors on knitwears quality. Especially, in graph according to gap analysis, physical function and symbol were included in IV area, attributes that attention, required of quality improvement. In contrast, yarn and fabric properties, fit, aesthetic, and usefulness were included in I area, strengths, maintained presently quality levels.

Aesthetic Value of Korean National Parks' Landscape: Its Appreciation and Protection Strategies (국립공원 경관 가치의 증진방안)

  • Park, Kyeong
    • Journal of Environmental Impact Assessment
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    • v.12 no.5
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    • pp.369-382
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    • 2003
  • Natural resources managers have considered the landscape without detailed consideration of aesthetic values of the landscape and geomorphological significance of unique landforms. Since EIA system was introduced in 1981, values associated with landscape protection have been neglected at best compared with those values traditionally attributed to environmental protection, including clean air, water quality and species protection. Black top highways are being built without consideration of harmful effects to the sea cliffs. Sea walls and tetrapod are being installed to protect the coastal towns and fish markets for tourist. However, beach itself are experiencing accelerated erosion due to the shortage of proper coastal engineering expertise. Hotels and condominiums are under construction on a massive scale around the national parks, which substitute the scenic ridges with concrete profiles. To protect the scenic beauty of national parks, their design and construction material should be more harmonious with the surroundings. Therefore, visual impact assessment should be applied both within the national park boundary and beyond to enhance the aesthetic values of national parks.

A study on treatment satisfaction and oral health-related quality of life (OHIP-14) among implant patients (임플란트 환자의 치료 만족도 및 구강건강관련 삶의 질(OHIP-14)에 관한 연구)

  • Kim, Soo-Kyung;Park, Min-Young;Byeon, Eun-Hee;Yang, Shin-Hee;Choi, Sun-Ju;Jung, Eun-Seo
    • Journal of Korean society of Dental Hygiene
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    • v.18 no.5
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    • pp.741-750
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    • 2018
  • Objectives: This study aimed to investigate factors affecting treatment satisfaction of patients with dental implants and quality of life. Methods: A questionnaire survey was conducted for adults who underwent dental implant treatment. at dental departments of general hospitals or dental clinics in Seoul and Gyeonggi-do. Data was analyzed to get descriptive statistics of variables, and was under independent t-test, one way ANOVA, and multiple regression analysis. Results: The mean of total satisfaction with implants was $3.73{\pm}0.41$ in the 5-point scale, and that of general satisfaction was $3.97{\pm}0.53$, followed by mean values of psychological satisfaction of $3.68{\pm}0.51$, aesthetic satisfaction of $3.67{\pm}0.49$, and masticatory function of $3.65{\pm}0.53$. Factors that affect implant treatment satisfaction among patients were monthly income (more than 4 million won), hesitation of the procedure (treatment period), regular checkup (yes) and concerns during treatment (work). Factors that affect the quality of life of patients who underwent implant treatments were satisfaction of aesthetic function and overall satisfaction. Conclusions: The above results showed that the higher the aesthetic satisfaction and overall satisfaction with the implant are, the higher the quality of life of patients get. Therefore, it is necessary for dental specialists to perform dental implants well to improve quality of life of patients.